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G20 Social: Global Representatives Announce Actions and Investments to the Global Alliance

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The Brazilian government is taking another step forward in consolidating the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. During the G20 Social Summit, governments, international organisations, philanthropic entities and non-governmental organisations announced historic commitments to promote the eradication of hunger and poverty in the world by 2030. The announcements were formalised in an activity promoted by … Continued

IDA Replenishment at World Bank Fall Meetings 2024

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To move the needle on ending extreme poverty, we need IDA21 to be the largest replenishment yet, with an explicit focus on delivering transformative impact for those furthest behind first. Our Global Lead for Policy and Partnerships, Heidi McAnnally-Linz, shares why IDA remains an important resource to reach those furthest behind during the World Bank … Continued

Partnerships to Catalyze Action to End Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition – UNGA 79

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This side event took place on September 25, 2024, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. BRAC co-hosted this side event with World Vision, Hungry for Action, The World Food Programme, SDG 2 Action Hub, Ação da Cidadania, and the Government of Brazil as the Chair of the G20. The Global Lead … Continued

Poverty, Inequalities, and the Green Transition – OECD HLPF 2024 Side Event

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This event originally took place and was live-streamed and recorded on July 17, 2024, on UN Web TV.  As the world grapples with multiple challenges, the international community must not lose sight of a more silent, yet devastating crisis: the alarming rise of poverty and inequalities in low- and middle-income countries. The OECD Development Co-operation … Continued

Enabling Transformative Transitions: The Role of the Joint SDG Fund in Catalyzing SDG Progress

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This event originally took place and was live-streamed via UN Web TV on July 17, 2024. The Permanent Mission of Spain and the United Nations Joint SDG Fund’s High-Level Political Forum 2024 side event provided an in-depth exploration of how the Joint SDG Fund supports critical transitions in areas such as food systems, social protection … Continued

South-South Exchange: Philippine Delegation Learns from Bihar’s Inclusive Livelihood Programme

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In February 2024, the Government of Bihar welcomed officials from the Government of the Philippines to visit and learn about its inclusive livelihood programme through a new Immersion and Learning Exchange programme.  The government-led programme, Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY), is one of the world’s largest programmes modeled after the Graduation approach, which to date has … Continued

Heat Crisis: What’s Happening Behind the Headlines – and What’s Next?

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This webinar originally took place and was recorded on May 7, 2024. The global south is boiling – and it will only get hotter. Yet key funding and resources rarely reaches the people experiencing the piercing impacts of climate change. How are the people most affected coping? Which response actions work and which fall short? … Continued

Addressing Climate Inequality – LSE

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The panel discussion, Addressing Climate Inequality, hosted by the LSE Environment Camp, originally took place and was recorded on May 2, 2024. A central issue with climate change is that those who contribute least to the problem are the most affected. The panel discussion explored new thinking on how to design and finance loss and … Continued

Unlocking Potential: Creating Jobs for the Poorest – PEI

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As part of the Spring Meetings, the Partnership for Economic Inclusion (PEI) hosted the session, “Unlocking Potential: Creating Jobs for the Poorest.” This event originally took place and was recorded on April 16, 2024. Dianne Calvi, CEO & President of Village Enterprise and Gregory Chen, Managing Director of BRAC International’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, engaged in … Continued

Future of Development Panel: The Path Forward for Ultra Poor Graduation, Adoption and Scale – Oxford Martin School

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A panel discussion hosted on April 11, 2024 by the Oxford Martin School focused on the adoption and scale of the Graduation approach. Panelists include Diva Dhar (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), Claire Hutchings (BRAC International), Atul Satija (Nudge Institute), and Dianne Calvi (Village Enterprise). The panel was moderated by Mahreen Khan from the Oxford … Continued